Best Substitutes for Rosemary
Out of Rosemary? Here are the best alternatives that work in cocktail recipes.
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Original Ingredient
Rosemary
Other
Pungent, piney nose with camphor, eucalyptus, and woody herbaceous depth. Palate is aromatic with savory warmth, resinous character, and subtle bitterness. Long, fragrant, Mediterranean finish.
Recommended Substitutes
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Thyme
Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.
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Lavender
Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.
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Rosemary Syrup
Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.
General Substitution Tips
- → Match the alcohol level: a 40% spirit needs a similarly strong replacement or adjust volume.
- → For liqueurs, dilute spirits + simple syrup can replicate sweetness and proof.
- → Citrus substitutions: lemon and lime are mostly interchangeable at a 1:1 ratio.
- → For bitters, Angostura is the most neutral substitute for most other aromatic bitters.